Head of Commercial

We are looking fortwoHead of Commercial (Programmes& Projects) to join Anglian Waters Major Infrastructure Delivery team providing senior commercial leadership across some of the most significant infrastructureprogrammesin our investment portfolio.

This role sits at the heart of Major Infrastructure Deliverysupportingportfoliosofup toandover 2bnand leading the commercial management governance and assurance needed to deliver complexprogrammessafelyefficientlyand successfully. You will work closely with theMajor Infrastructure DeliveryCommercial DirectorProgrammeand Project Directors deliverypartnersand supply chain to ensure robust commercial controls effective contractmanagementand value-driven outcomes.

You will lead commercial strategy across major Design and BuildprogrammeswithinNEC contractingenvironments cost and performance assurance commercial riskmanagementand dispute avoidance. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who canoperateconfidently across complex infrastructure delivery influence seniorstakeholdersand build high-performing commercial capability acrossprogrammesand projects.

• Provide senior commercial leadership across majorprogrammesand projects within Major Infrastructure Delivery

• Lead commercial management of the Major Projects Framework and NEC contracts including oversight of project-level commercial and contract management activity

• Develop and implement commercial strategies that support Design and Build delivery value for money and strongprogrammeoutcomes

• Lead commercial risk and opportunity management across majorprogrammes ensuring clear visibilityownershipand mitigation

• Assure budgets estimates cost forecasts and cost control processes acrossprogrammeand project delivery teams

• Provide senior commercial reporting and insighttoexecutive and board-level governance forums where

• Oversee Tier 1 and Tier 2 contract administration change control and commercial governance

• Resolve commercial issues early avoiding disputes wherever possible and supporting effective escalation where needed

• Build strong relationships with delivery partnerscontractorsand internal teams to drive collaborationintegrationand better value

• Leadcoachand develop commercial and performance teams building capability acrossprogrammesand projects

• Support procurement and supply chain activity ensuring commercial models drive the rightbehavioursacross safety sustainabilityinnovationand performance

• Senior-level commercial management experience in complexmajorinfrastructure development and delivery environments

• Experience leading commercial activitiesacross major Design and Build schemes

• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and standard forms of contract

• Proven experience developing and implementing commercial strategies across largeprogrammesor projects

• Strong commercial contractual and procurement acumen including negotiation and contract administration

• Experience managing multiple internal and external stakeholder groups at senior level

• Excellent leadership and coaching capability with experience developing high-performing commercial teams

• Strong judgement decision-making andprioritisationskills in complex delivery environments

• Ability to challenge constructively innovate and drive continuous improvement

• Professionally qualified or experienced within arecognisedcommercial quantity surveyingfinanceor project management discipline

Desirable:Water sector experience and experience working with major infrastructure delivery partners alliances or large-scale supply chain frameworks.

At Anglian Water weare deliveringmajor infrastructure that protects the environment supportsgrowthand creates long-term value for our customers and this role you will provide commercial leadershipacross2bn portfolios shaping how we manage cost contracts performance and risk across majorprogrammesand projects.

You will influence commercial strategy at senior level work with leading deliverypartnersand build the commercial capabilityto deliver some of the regions most important infrastructure investment. This is an opportunity to make a significant impactina business committed to safety collaborationinnovationand long-term value.

• 26 daysannual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)

• Flexible working options

• Private health care

• Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches contributions up to7%

• Life assurance at eight times your salary

• Annual bonus

• Potential funded car allowance depending on evidenced business mileage

• Personal medical assessments

• Virtual GP service

• Cancer screening

• Financialwellbeingsupport and salary finance benefits

• Lifestyle savingsincludingdiscounts on retailtraveland utilities

• Employee AssistanceProgramme

• Volunteer days

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